Festival

Every year, in August-September, Natyarangam organizes a thematic dance festival, which has evolved as a major event in Chennai’s cultural calendar. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Natyarangam brings together dancers, scholars, composers, artists, musicians, poets, writers, and Harikatha experts.

Young dancers are also chosen to feature in the prestigious festival, which offers a platform for experimentation and exploration of new horizons in Bharathanatyam. This has encouraged them to come into their own by honing their creative skills.

Every year on the inaugural day of the festival, Natyarangam honours an eminent Guru/Dancer with a medal and a purse. Endowment awards are given to accompanying musicians for Bharathanatyam and to dancers of merit.